Shakes are for Winners: Consolation prizes are useless
In my first ever football game, we got destroyed 40-something to 7. On the way home, my mom and I stopped for lunch at McDonald’s,...
No More Tragedies: Gun laws need to be enforced
Growing up, I never imagined that my hometown would be a place of tragedy. The cookie-cutter suburbs where I once lived screamed flawlessness, and the...
Staff Editorial—Pretests Make Perfect: Drop/add agreements must be changed
Every year, rising juniors and seniors must decide whether or not they’re ready to sign up for AP classes. Because of recent drop/add policies, these...
Masks Off: Why is no one trick-or-treating anymore?
It’s that time of year again. Across the nation and the world, kids are donning masks and costumes to celebrate Halloween. And yet, many Northwood...
Movies to watch this Halloween
It’s October, and that means you're most likely sitting on the couch, drinking apple cider and watching a variety of Halloween movies. Here are a...
Fears Over the Years: How horror movies have changed over time
Psycho, The Shining and all the Saw movies are all defining movies from their respective decades. But what caused the drastic change in story and...
A Growing Trend: Your Guide to Backyard Gardening
A recent trend in America has been a return to backyard food gardens. With vegetable prices on the rise and a growing desire for organic...
Taking Care of Business: Student Entrepreneurs
In 1965, at the age of 17, Fred DeLuca borrowed $1,000 to start Subway. He started the restaurant as a way to earn money for...
Dance teacher Leah Wilhelm shares her story
Sara Heilman/The Omniscient A young Leah Wilhelm arrives at the dance studio and strides over to the barre to warm up. Her Russian instructor observes...